Understanding the Cuban Revolution

What year did the Cuban Revolution take place?

• 1962

• 1956

• 1959

• 1953

Who took control of Cuba in 1933 through a military coup?

• Fulgencio Batista

• Che Guevara

• Raul Castro

• Fidel Castro

Which country recognized Batista's government shortly after his coup?

• Soviet Union

• Mexico

• USA

• Spain

What was Fidel Castro's profession before entering politics?

• Lawyer

• Engineer

• Teacher

• Doctor

What event caused Fidel Castro to start planning a popular uprising?

• A failed election

• Batista's coup in 1952

• Batista's election win

• Castro's imprisonment

How many men did Castro lead in his first revolutionary attempt in 1953?

• 80

• 100

• 150

• 120

What was the primary goal of Castro's revolutionary attempts?

• Agricultural reform

• Overthrowing the government

• Educational reform

• Economic reform

Where did Castro and his survivors regroup after their initial defeat?

• Havana

• Florida

• Sierra Maestra mountains

• Mexico

What was the main reason for the dissatisfaction among Cubans under Batista's regime?

• Lack of healthcare

• Food shortages

• Economic inequality

• Lack of education

What year did Batista flee Cuba?

• 1958

• 1960

• 1956

• 1959